RE: https://mstdn.ca/@c_9/116532876040912284

Doug Ford’s buddies and the federally-controlled port authority have an airport expansion idea where the noise and pollution are so bad, keeping your windows open might be a problem. Not exaggerating.

Call your MP and MPP.

#TOPoli #ONPoli #CDNPoli #YTZ

The Port Authority sent a letter to the Planning & Housing Committee requesting future waterfront residents agree to “warning clauses” about airport noise, and suggests buildings be designed so windows can stay closed.
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ph/comm/communicationfile-211078.pdf

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Doug Ford’s idea to fill in part of the harbour for jets requires an extension of 557m — longer than an Eaton Centre, four full subway trains, or twenty streetcars, just to reach the recommended runway for Embraer’s small jets.

#TOPoli #ONPoli #YTZ #WaterfrontTO

What i like about this article from @GraphicMatt on the Billy Bishop Toronto airport is that it looks a the numbers.

Even if we ignore the whole noise and gas pollution, this airport is not doing so well since they introduced the train to Pearson and it's unclear how adding jets would fix it.

The value prop of the airport is that it's small and quiet, doubling passengers would do the opposite, this place is just not setup for volume.

https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/how-the-numbers-undermine-doug-fords-flight-of-fancy-on-billy-bishop-and-jets/article_7c511099-f25d-4158-99ff-d23aa42e9c89.html

#nojetsto #toronto #topoli #YTZ

Government of Ontario  wishes to take over Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (CYTZ)

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ford-province-billy-bishop-takeover-9.7122427
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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario  souhaite prendre contrôle de l’aéroport de Toronto Billy Bishop (CYTZ)

https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2236575/doug-ford-controle-aeroport-billy-bishop-toronto

#Toronto #ONpoli #YTZ #CYTZ